How To Store Food For Longer

April 15, 2016
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Tri-City

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All foods have an expiration date, but some expire quicker than others.
Wouldn’t it be amazing if there was a way to make food last longer
than it normally would? Luckily for you, there are a few ways you can
store food to increase its shelf life.

Milk – Where do you usually keep the milk? If it’s stored on the
door then you may want to reconsider its placement. Dairy needs to be
constantly cool and having it on the door will expose it to warm air every
time the refrigerator is opened. Instead, keep the milk in the center
of the refrigerator.

Bananas – The stems of bananas release ethylene gas that have ripening effects
on fruit. To prevent your bananas or other closeby fruit from ripening
too fast, wrap the stem in plastic wrap. If you want to make the bushel
of bananas last even longer, separate them and wrap each stem individually.

Herbs – You want to store herbs exactly as you would with a bouquet of
flowers. Place them in a jar of water so they can stay fresh for as long
as possible. However, with herbs you want to place a plastic bag over
the top to lock in the extra moisture. Proceed with placing your bouquet
of herbs in the refrigerator.

Chopped Fruits & Veggies – The only way to make chopped fruits and veggies last longer is
to not chop them at all. Cutting them up and exposing them to the air
will immediately start making them go bad. Dice them up the day that you
want to eat them for optimal freshness.

Cheese – Storing cheese in plastic wrap is the perfect way to dry out a
good block. To keep your cheese soft and fresh, wrap it in a piece of
wax paper. This will keep it from being exposed, but it will still allow
it to breathe.

If you had the opportunity to make your food last longer, wouldn’t
you take it? Since most of the food in your home is stored in the refrigerator
it should be running as efficiently as possible. When yours needs a tune-up
or repair, contact the professionals at
Tri-City Appliance, Heating & Cooling. To learn more, or to schedule a service, give us a call at (203) 303-5700.